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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.66, 1,158.12 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.66, 1,158.12 and 382.94 is: 573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.66 : 1,158.12 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.66/1,158.12 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.66x = 1,158.12 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.66x = 443,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,484.68/772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.97

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